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Whiskey Rebellion
Also Known as Whiskey Isurrection, this was a tax protest in the US. George Washington was president at this time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion -
Jay’s Treaty
This treaty is called the " Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between His Britannic Majesty and The USA. The treaty was between Great Britain and United States. George Washington was the active president. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Treaty -
Pinckney's Treaty
Also known as Treaty of Lorenzo, It was established intentions of friendship between the US and Spain. It also guaranteed the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River. The treaty was proclaimed on August 3, 1796. George Washington was president.
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Farewell Address
this a letter written by the first president to the people of the US. This was written after George Washington served his 2 terms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington's_Farewell_Address -
Election of 1800
This election was held from October 31- December 3, 1800. This is also refered to as the revolution of 1800. Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1800 -
Louisiana Purchase
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
Thomas Jefferson was the president at this time and authorized the expedition. This was the first trancontinental expedition to the pacific coast. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition -
Start of War of 1812
32 month military conflict between US and Great Britain, president James Madison was involved in this war
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Treaty of Ghent
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Battle of New Orleans
Commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading british army, intent to seize New Orleans.
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Adams-Onis Treaty
This was known as the Purchase of Florida. It was treaty between the US and Spain. James Monroe was President. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams%E2%80%93On%C3%ADs_Treaty -
Monroe Doctrine
This policy stated that further efforts by europeans nations to colonize land or interfere with states North and South America would be viewed as acts of aggression. James Monroe was the president at this time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_Doctrine -
Election of 1824
This was held from October 26- December 2, 1824. John Adams was elected as president on Februray 9, 1825, after the election was decided by the House of Representatives. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1824 -
Trail of Tears
The name trail of tears was given to the forced relocation and movement of Native American nations. Andrew Jackson was responsible for signing the Indian Act. But John Adams was president during this time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_of_Tears -
Annexation of Texas
The US inherited Texas Border dispute with Mexico, During the US captured New Territory. James Polk was president. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_annexation -
“54 – 40 or Fight”
British and American claims to the Pacific Northwest of North America in the first half of the 19th century. James Polk was president. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_boundary_dispute -
California Gold Rush
This was when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. James Polk was the president at this time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gold_Rush -
Gadsden Purchase
This is the region of present day Southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico that was purchased by the United States in a treaty signed by James Gadsden. It was signed by President Franklin Pierce. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_Purchase
